Reimbursement
CMS estimates the rule would result in a net increase of 4%, or about $1.4 billion, in Medicare Part A payments.
For both, CMS is modifying the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel measure that will affect the 2025 payments.
Facility fees create confusion and increase costs for consumers, such as greater out-of-pocket expenses and higher premiums, the report says.
AMGA and the AHA said the proposed cuts would hinder the ability of multispecialty medical groups to provide high-quality care to their patients.
That strong showing by the subsidiary helped UHG realize Q2 revenues that were 16% higher than the year previous, at $92.9 billion.
CMS is also proposing increases in payment for many visit services, such as primary care, and changes impacting cancer treatment.
The lawsuit argues that Medicare is required to institute the payment model changes in a budget neutral manner.
Aspects of this proposed policy will affect nearly all hospitals paid under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System, CMS says.
HIMSS23
Because health organizations are paid by capitation, incentives are aligned to keep the patient healthy, says Ran Balicer, chief innovation officer at Clalit Health Services.
The concern is that the QBP overpays MA organizations and does not encourage quality improvement or help beneficiaries select plans.